Colorado's Infrastructure Lesson for U.S. Economy

The video discusses the importance of smart infrastructure investment, using the Denver airport as a case study. It highlights the economic benefits, such as job creation and increased home values, resulting from the airport's development. The video also explores the criteria for smart investment and examines historical examples of infrastructure projects, emphasizing the need for political readiness to support such initiatives.

What was one of the major outcomes of the Denver airport project?

• A decrease in home ownership values

• A reduction in international flights

• An economic boom and job creation

• A decline in local tourism

What does the term 'smart' infrastructure investment imply?

• Investing in any available project

• Strategic and beneficial allocation of resources

• Focusing only on education

• Avoiding large-scale projects

Which sector was notably supported by the 2009 stimulus act?

• The automobile industry

• The healthcare industry

• The technology industry

• The agricultural industry

Which president is known for significant infrastructure commitments during the Civil War era?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was a key feature of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal in terms of infrastructure?

• Reducing taxes

• Establishing new trade routes

• Electrification of rural areas

• Building new schools